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Mid-Century Modern Sofas

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier

Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier

Vintage 3 seat sofa by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame in great condition. Manufactured by Gordon Internationa...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine curvy cloud sofas for Directional, circa 1970's. These highly collectible and desirable sculptural modern designer sofas f...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway
Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway

Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway

By Sigurd Ressell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Scandinavian modern light tan low deep leather 3 seat sofa on 2 front ball casters and 2 back wooden legs. Beautiful light tan soft leather is soft and shows signs of use...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, bench or sofa, model 'L09I', elm, fabric, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this piece is an early example designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved organic wood and floral-printed fabric sofa or corner sofa, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Lacquer, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970
Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970 in the style of Hans Wegner. Manufacturer in Denmark with solid pine wood frame and legs with original cushi...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

American Modern Style Sofa In Chunky Velvet with Exceptional Resistance
American Modern Style Sofa In Chunky Velvet with Exceptional Resistance

American Modern Style Sofa In Chunky Velvet with Exceptional Resistance

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

A study in streamlined design and understated elegance, this modern sofa is engineered with a robust solid wood frame construction. The interior features a multi-density polyurethane...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé

Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Walnut

American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron and orange velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Some staining on fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in hi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically shaped and together wit...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Danish Midcentury Settee in the Style of Peter Hvidt
Danish Midcentury Settee in the Style of Peter Hvidt

Danish Midcentury Settee in the Style of Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt, made circa 1950. Backrests and seats nice and firm and frame on stained beech legs r...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool

By Edward Wormley

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952 The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass

Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass

By Rodolfo Bonetto, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio, 'Bossa' sofa, fiberglass, corduroy velvet, Italy, 1968 This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bo...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Howard Furniture Manufacturing

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and white fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dime...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, C.R.S. De Padova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977 Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977 Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm
Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm

Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large curved sofa, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s A generously sized curved sofa rooted in the Italian mid-century design of the 1950s. Upholstered in a soft, slightly muted blue fabric...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen
Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen

Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s by Fritz Hansen. The sofa is matching the famed model 1518 chair but it is rare to find the sofa. Legs made from solid beech. ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Restored Czechoslovak Modular Sofa by Interier Praha, 1960s
Restored Czechoslovak Modular Sofa by Interier Praha, 1960s

Restored Czechoslovak Modular Sofa by Interier Praha, 1960s

Located in Żory, PL

Versatile modular sofa produced by Interier Praha in Czechoslovakia around 1970. The design combines a long mahogany veneered platform with minimalist black steel supports. Thanks to...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather
Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather

Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, cognac leather, sofa, Italy, circa 1970 This striking sofa is executed in beautiful cognac leather that contributes to a refined monochrome appearance, emphasizing the sculptu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined example of postwar design, defined by its streamlined silhouette and gently curved form....

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful All Black Leather Sofa
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful All Black Leather Sofa

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful All Black Leather Sofa

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful All Black leather 3 seat sofa black wood legs. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great Danish Mo...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak, Lacquer

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 'Bastiano' sofa, ash, fabric, Italy, design 1960 This Bastiano sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room....

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

By Albert Rosenthal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

Compact Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Paws, Oak H Base, 1960's, 2 Configurations
Compact Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Paws, Oak H Base, 1960's, 2 Configurations

Compact Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Paws, Oak H Base, 1960's, 2 Configurations

Located in Culver City, CA

Every now and then a piece like this lands in our hands with no label, no tag, and no paper trail, one of two things is true. Either it's a forgettable piece from a forgettable factory, or it's the kind of thing that spent sixty years quietly being beautiful while the design world caught up to it. This one is very much the second thing. I mean, look at it. That low, sweeping silhouette with the back that rakes back just enough to say "I'm relaxed but I have standards." Those angled sides that taper down into the seat like the whole sofa is mid-exhale. The beautifully proportioned H-stretcher base in warm honey oak, four dowel legs with just enough spread to feel grounded without feeling heavy. And then ~ those teak paws. Those gorgeous, rounded, perfectly placed teak armrest caps that sit proud of the upholstery like little punctuation marks at the end of the perfect sentence. You know where else you've seen large teak paws like that? On Hans Wegner's Mega Papa...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Teak

Midcentury Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Fabric by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Fabric by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Sofa in Bamboo, Rattan and Fabric by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing geometric sofa in bamboo, rattan and fabric by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading de...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Corner sofa, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1960s This sculptural Italian mid-century modern sofa from the 1960s is defined by its sweeping curved form, conceived to organize the surroundin...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa great patina Stouby
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa great patina Stouby

Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa great patina Stouby

By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great mid century Danish Scandinavian modern light tan leather 3 seat sofa with Square beech wood stained frame and legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Nice thick light tan leather is sof...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada, Missoni, Hans Hopfer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A rare and iconic 20th century 'Mah Jong' modular sectional sofa designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931) for Roche Bobois. The sofa is finished in an incredible blend of Ke...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Foam

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa oak Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa oak Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa oak Legs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

By Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch

Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bosque started with a question - How do you make a sofa that anchors a room without dominating it? The answer was in the proportions: broad, low, deliberately grounded. A profile...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery
Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery

Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular corner sofa, fabric, beech, brass, United States, 1960s This sectional corner sofa is a typical midcentury design of the United States designed in the tradition of Harvey Pr...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Lawson-Fenning Bosque Sectional w/ Chaise, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
Lawson-Fenning Bosque Sectional w/ Chaise, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch

Lawson-Fenning Bosque Sectional w/ Chaise, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The sectional version of the Bosque Sofa, built to the same logic: broad proportions, low profile, plush cushioning over a substantial frame. Designed to define the landscape of a ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s The Cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall features a long, asymmetrical seat defined by sinuous, sc...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Piece Mid-Century Teak Sofa with New Sage Green Upholstery
Two-Piece Mid-Century Teak Sofa with New Sage Green Upholstery

Two-Piece Mid-Century Teak Sofa with New Sage Green Upholstery

Located in Germantown, MD

A newly reupholstered two-Piece Mid-Century modern teak sofa with New Sage Green Cushions. Comes with over 3 yards of upholstery textile. This mid century style sofa is crafted with...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s An Italian sofa from the 1950s, its shape is characteristic of postwar modern design. The armrests are striking in their desig...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet Upholstery
Mid-Century Modernist Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet Upholstery

Mid-Century Modernist Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modernist curved sofa is a quintessential example of sophisticated 1980s American design. Featuring an elegant, flowing silhouette, the sofa’s gently curved...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric, bamboo and rattan sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Cushions reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa is upholstered in a beige/yellow upholstery. The backrests are adjustable and mech...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather

Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather

By ICF De Padova, Marco Comolli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965 A highly comfortable sofa by Marco Comolli due to down filling and well-designed proporti...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa

By Ekornes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes 'Amigo' Redish burnt orange leather 3 seat sofa. Great vibrant Red soft leather tufted cushions and arm rests with solid Stained birch wood ...

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1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Birch, Foam

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Cloud Sculpted Sofa
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Cloud Sculpted Sofa

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Cloud Sculpted Sofa

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Cloud Sculpted Sofa This sofa measures: 94 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Excellent Vintage Condition...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch

Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bosque started with a question - How do you make a sofa that anchors a room without dominating it? The answer was in the proportions: broad, low, deliberately grounded. A profile...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Mah Jong Sofa Missoni Fabrics by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 21st C
Mah Jong Sofa Missoni Fabrics by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 21st C

Mah Jong Sofa Missoni Fabrics by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 21st C

By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A rare and iconic 21st century Roche Bobois 'Mah Jong' modular sectional sofa designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931). The sofa is a "Composition Missoni" featuring dramati...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

By De Sede

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969 It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather. The patchwork pieces are sust...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

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